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Weber appears to entering the full-sized electric grill category. They've traditionally launched new products in the early winter, and I'm guessing we'll see a new electric grill called Verve.

It'll compete directly with the Charbroil EDGE and Current Backyard. I think it will come in 1-zone and 2-zone configurations with a high temperature ceiling for searing. It also will have a distinct innovation from other electric grills on the market.

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I was on The BBQ Central Show a week and a half ago, but I forgot to put it in the newsletter last week. It's fitting for it to go in this one though because we talked about important news in 2025 and what to expect for 2026. Make sure to check it out.

Denny Bruce has stepped down from his role as CEO of pizza oven company Gozney. He was their first non-founder CEO, replacing Tom Gozney, and helped transform the brand from a DTC player to a mix of DTC and wholesale. To replace Denny, Tom Gozney is coming back into the CEO role.

Solo Brands is making their corporate structure much simpler. They are getting rid of having multiple classes of shares, and eliminating a tax blocker entity. This should make reporting and operations easier and cheaper for the company.

Finally, Jason Kelce is entering the consumables space with an equity investment in hot sauce brand Hank Sauce. The investment will be used to increase distribution for the brand.

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